Justin Herbert paces improved Chargers offense in win vs. Broncos: Key takeaways
New York TimesBy Daniel Popper, Nick Kosmider and Lauren Smith Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw for a season-high 237 yards, the Los Angeles offense posted a season-best 350 yards, and the defense kept the Broncos off the scoreboard until the fourth quarter, holding off a late rally to pick up a 23-16 win in Denver. — Daniel Popper, Chargers beat writer GO DEEPER Chargers' Jim Harbaugh returns to sideline vs. Broncos after early exit Los Angeles defense bends, but doesn’t break The Chargers battled through the injury chaos to build a 23-0 lead. — Nick Kosmider, Broncos beat writer Surtain injury could impact two games for Denver The Broncos lost star cornerback Pat Surtain II to a concussion on their first defensive play Sunday. Without Surtain, who blanketed an opponent’s top receiver in every other game this season, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert attacked all areas of the field while throwing for his season-high 237 yards — 184 of which came as Los Angeles built a 20-0 lead in the first half.